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I-129FOfficial USCIS form guideFamily-Based

I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

Used to bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to get married. The couple must marry within 90 days of the fiancé(e)'s arrival.

8-12 months typical processingModerate difficulty8 steps
Start with step 1 below

What you’ll need before you start

Gather these so you’re ready. You don’t have to have everything before step 1, but it helps.

  • •Proof you met in person in the last 2 years
  • •Passport-style photos of both
  • •Evidence of your relationship
  • •Filing fee: $535
  • •Intent to marry within 90 days of entry

How to use this guide

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Steps

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This guide is for general information only. Forms, fees, and rules change. Always use the official USCIS website for current forms, instructions, and filing.

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Estimates use public USCIS data—for planning only. For official status, use uscis.gov.

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